This Is the Biggest Regret People Have as They Get Older

There's one thing every single person in the world is doing at the same time: aging. Every day, minute and second we all get a little older. Some deal with this certainty by creating a bucket list to make sure they achieve the things they want to in life before it's too late. And if we had to guess, we'd bet these people have fewer regrets than those who don't do this.

Turns out, we were correct. A recent survey by British Airways (in partnership with survey company Censuswide) asked 2,000 baby boomers about their biggest regret. Apparently, one in five said they didn't travel enough and wish they saw more of the world when they were younger. The reasons they didn't? One in four said work commitments kept them from exploring, while others admitted expenses simply took priority, like purchasing a car or home. Perhaps they should use one of these tricks to find flights for less instead?

Our take? It's never too late to travel. After all, there's a reason people say you'll regret most in life what you don't do. Need a little inspiration? There's no better place to start than the five destinations that should be on everyone's radar this year (according to the New York Times):

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